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| 20080248451 | Method and apparatus for improved memory retention - A method for improving human memory through the exploitation of the functions of both sides of the human brain that involves the reading of material aloud with one eye and the opposite ear covered and a second reading of the same material aloud with the other eye and the ear opposite the other ear covered and an headset apparatus for the facilitation of said method, with an optional recording mechanism that plays back in the ear of the plugged ear a recording read through a microphone that extends in front of the subject's mouth, said apparatus being usable on both sides of the human subject's head. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090126752 | Gel comb - A hair care product that has a handle and teeth, such as a comb or pick that includes a reservoir in the handle for the retention of liquid or semi-liquid hair care products, such as gels, mousses and the like. The teeth of the hair care product is in communication with the reservoir in the handle such that when the reservoir in the handle is stimulated such that the contents of the reservoir can travel through the handle and into the area of the teeth, a plurality of apertures irrigated into the teeth allow for the dispensing of the liquid or semi-liquid product through the apertures and onto the user's hair thereby allowing for quick application and easy storage of the liquid or semi-liquid hair care products. To stimulate the reservoir, the handle can either be squeezed or a pump can be installed on the handle that can optionally open and close the reservoir and its communication with the teeth portion of the comb or pick. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110288953 | Method of creating designs via world wide web and article of manufacture therefrom - A web portal for users to join and create their own profile to bring many people together who connect as friends or business connections. In this environment, the user can create designs for a virtual alter-ego that can then be shown on a virtual runway. Others, such as friends, or potential business contacts, will be able to view this page, including the designs and fashion show. Anyone who views the page will have the ability to model the designs on virtual versions of themselves. This provides a means to shop and try on clothing without ever leaving the computer screen. Once an item is found that is desired by the viewer, the item can be created, ordered and delivered through the web portal. | 11-24-2011 |
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| 20090129973 | Collection Tubes Apparatus, Systems and Methods - Methods of producing collection tubes are presented. The methods include providing a separator substance that can rapidly polymerize in a short time to a desired hardness and disposing the separator substance within the lumen of the tube. The separator substance is formulated to have a density between an average density of a serum fraction of whole blood and a cell-containing fraction of whole blood, and to be flowable with whole blood. Upon centrifugation of a tube having blood, the separator substance forms a barrier between the whole blood fractions. The tube and barrier maintain stability of one or more analyte levels, including potassium and glucose, within 10% of their initial values before centrifugation for at least four days. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090139937 | Polymers for Use in Centrifugal Separation of Liquids - Contemplated compositions and methods allow for in-situ formation of a rigid seal layer in a blood collection tube between a cell-depleted phase and a cell-enriched phase. Preferably, the seal layer is formed upon brief UV irradiation and comprises an acrylate, a methacrylate, an epoxy, a urethane, and/or a thiol-ene polymer. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100117269 | COLLECTION TUBES APPRATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Methods of producing collection tubes are presented. The methods include providing a separator substance that can rapidly polymerize in a short time to a desired hardness and disposing the separator substance within the lumen of the tube. The separator substance is formulated to have a density between an average density of a serum fraction of whole blood and a cell-containing fraction of whole blood, and to be flowable with whole blood. Upon centrifugation of a tube having blood, the separator substance forms a barrier between the whole blood fractions. The barrier rapidly hardens forming a solid barrier when triggered by a suitable energy source. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100267539 | CENTRIFUGE WITH POLYMERIZING ENERGY SOURCE - Methods for using a centrifuge are presented. A vessel containing a sample and a separator substance is placed within a centrifuge. Upon sufficient centrifugation, the sample separates into two or more fractions separated by the separator substance. The centrifuge exposes the separator substance to a sufficient energy to polymerize the separator substance to produce a hardened barrier between the fractions. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110262322 | Collection Tubes Apparatus, Systems and Methods - Methods of producing collection tubes are presented. The methods include providing a separator substance that can rapidly polymerize in a short time to a desired hardness and disposing the separator substance within the lumen of the tube. The separator substance is formulated to have a density between an average density of a serum fraction of whole blood and a cell-containing fraction of whole blood, and to be flowable with whole blood. Upon centrifugation of a tube having blood, the separator substance forms a barrier between the whole blood fractions. The tube and barrier maintain stability of one or more analyte levels, including potassium and glucose, within 10% of their initial values before centrifugation for at least four days. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110288450 | Time-Reversed Mirroring Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Treatment System - A time-reversal mirroring electromagnetic acoustic treatment system is disclosed where electro-magnetic signals are directed to a region of interest in or on a patient. The EM signals induce an internally sourced acoustic signal due to variations in conductivity of the target tissue. Acoustic data representative of the induced acoustic signal are collected and analyzed to develop a model of a measured conductivity topology representing the conductivity topology of the target tissue. Measured parameters associated with the measured conductivity topology and derived from the acoustic data can be used to generate a time-reversed mirror acoustic treatment signal that can be used to apply a therapeutic treatment to a target tissue within the region of interest. | 11-24-2011 |
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| 20100108619 | PHOTOPOLYMER SERUM SEPARATOR - Contemplated whole blood separators tubes include a curable composition with a density intermediate to the density of serum and the cell-containing fraction. After centrifugation, the curable composition is located between the serum and the cell-containing fraction and preferably irradiated with UV light to initiate a curing reaction in which the curable composition solidifies to a barrier that is immobilized and resistant to breakdown at freezing temperatures and extended storage. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100314335 | PHOTOPOLYMER SERUM SEPARATOR - Contemplated whole blood separators tubes include a curable composition with a density intermediate to the density of serum and the cell-containing fraction. After centrifugation, the curable composition is located between the serum and the cell-containing fraction and preferably irradiated with UV light to initiate a curing reaction in which the curable composition solidifies to a barrier that is immobilized and resistant to breakdown at freezing temperatures and extended storage. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110166438 | RF FIELD SHAPING AND ATTENUATION FOR EMAI INDUCTION ELEMENTS - An Electro-Magnetic Imaging (EMAI) System is presented. EMAI systems can include induction elements (e.g., an induction coil) configured to induce a target tissue to generate internally sourced ultrasounds. The induction elements can be shielded by one or more shielding elements to shape, or otherwise alter, an imaging field while attenuating radiated fields in a far zone. EMAI systems can further include a shield tuner to adjust shield parameters to achieved desired imaging or radiated field properties. A shielding element can be placed approximately one induction coil radius away from the coil to achieve suitably strong imaging field magnitudes while also achieving suitably weak radiated field magnitudes in a far zone. In some embodiments, acoustic sensors lack substantial shielding from the fields generated by the induction elements. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110287959 | PAN-ANTIBODY ASSAYS - PRINCIPLES, METHODS, AND DEVICES - The present invention includes methods, assays, and devices for assaying a sample to detect the presence, absence, or level of at least one analyte in a biological sample using a pan-antibody panel or multiplexed immunoassay, wherein at least one analyte is detected by two or more antibodies. Certain embodiments include the use of a microfluidic device in the immunoassay. Further embodiments of the invention include assays, methods, and devices to detect the presence, absence, or level of at least one analyte which is determined for a diagnostic or a scientific purpose. Still further embodiments of the invention include assays, methods, and devices to detect the presence, absence, or level of at least one analyte which is indicative of a condition or disease. Yet further embodiments of the invention include incorporating additional diagnostic techniques (e.g., PCR, RT-PCR, and DNA hybridization arrays) to the assays, device, and methods. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110288411 | Multi-Mode Induced Acoustic Imaging Systems And Methods - A multi-mode Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Imaging (EMAI) system is disclosed. The EMAI system utilizes an electromagnetic energy source to induce multiple acoustic signals in surrounding objects including a target tissue area or a transducer. The induced acoustic signals can be collected and converted to imaging data, which can be used to display a tissue area image. The collected acoustic signals can be filtered or isolated based on one or more signal proprieties including frequency. A signal's frequency can indicate a property of the target tissue including the tissue's conductivity or its density. | 11-24-2011 |
